Mother of escaped Ark. inmate accused of helping

Authorities in Garland County say they have arrested the 54-year-old mother of an escaped inmate for allegedly assisting in the escape.

Arrest records indicate that Glenda Estell was arrested Friday. She is the mother of 33-year-old Derrick Estell, who went through a window at the county detention center on Sunday in a planned escape attempt. Officials say Glenda Estell was arrested without incident.

An affidavit filed in the case indicates that Derrick Estell's telephone conversations with his mother were monitored while he was being held at the detention center. It says all of the conversations contain random mentions of Estell's plan to escape custody.

Investigators are still receiving and following up on leads of the whereabouts of Derrick Estell. Officials say that, so far, none of them have been credible.